Overview
Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' is a conical, pendulous weeping, matforming conifers in the genus Larix, part of the Pinaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, architectural, low maintenance, banks and slopes and ground cover.
About
Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' is a deciduous conifer cultivar belonging to the Larix genus, known for its conical shape and seasonal colour changes in soft, needle-like foliage. This cultivar displays a pendulous weeping or matforming habit, making it suitable for various garden settings including city courtyards and informal cottage gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained loam soils with acid to neutral pH, and is hardy to UK zone H7. 'Arethusa Bog' is well suited to exposed sites and can be used effectively for ground cover, banks, and slopes, adding architectural interest especially in autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Larix
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Conical, Pendulous weeping, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Architectural, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog'
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to adelgids
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog'?
Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' need?
Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' hardy in the UK?
Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Larix laricina 'Arethusa Bog'?
Seed, Grafting, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Larix genus
- Larix decidua 'Globus'
- Larix gmelinii var. gmelinii
- Larix gmelinii var. japonica
- Larix kaempferi 'Blue Ball'
- Larix kaempferi 'Diana'
- Larix kaempferi 'Elizabeth Rehder'
- Larix kaempferi 'Haverbeck'
- Larix kaempferi 'Varley'